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American Rhapsody (2017) Euphonium and Brass Band - PDF Set

American Rhapsody was composed for Glenn Van Looy and Brassband Buizingen, conducted by Dr. Luc Vertommen.

The title American Rhapsody is perhaps a little deceiving, the music itself not being directly impacted by specific American musical material or indeed influenced by any facet of wider American culture. The piece is more autobiographical, representing small collection of the the composer’s personal experiences of the United States, realised here through a continuous musical narrative.

The opening movement, Colorado Eagle, refers to a visit to Lake Granby near Denver. The lake itself is manmade by the Granby Dam, stretching some 65 kilometres along the western entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. On a clear and bright day the rippling of the deep blue lake water seemed almost to blend into the skyline, with any defining line of horizon softened by full white clouds and snowcapped peaks. A single bald eagle, impressive in size, was seemingly effortless in flight only feet above the water.

Windy City Heartbreak was composed during a regular visit to the midwestern city of Chicago. Chicago is a special place, especially at Christmas time. The icy wind fuelled by lake Michigan is easily countered by the warmth in character of many Chicagoans. Sadly, statistics record that approximately six thousand people experience homelessness at any given point of the year in Chicago. Despite being surrounded by a population of 2.7 million, it must still be very easy to feel alone.

If you’re lucky enough to have performed with Brooklyn Wind Symphony then chances are you’ve spent a night At Matt Torrey’s. It’s the very image of a rustic American bar, set in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The dark wood, dim lighting and ambient tunes provide a perfect release from the momentum of the work day’s traffic, trains and jam packed sidewalks. After dark Matt’s springs to life; an atmospheric hive of conversation, laughter and music. ​

Ascension (2013)​Trumpet, Euphonium and Brass Band - PDF Set

​Ascension takes it’s name from the inspirational phenomenon that was Felix felix Baumgartner’s 2012 ’Red Bull Stratos Jump’; the first free fall sky dive made from inside the stratosphere. In an age where the stimulation of mass media is so prevalent, it is a rare thing for a single event to captivate the global consciousness. However, the sheer magnitude of human endeavour shown by the ‘Stratos’ project achieved just this.

The piece is structured in two continuous sections, representing both the ascending and descending stages of the jump through a gradually unfolding meditation and adrenaline fuelled scherzo. In line with this contrast, the progressive expansion of technical difficulty and intensity of solo lines tries to capture the physical experience felt by Baumgartner himself during the jump.
​Ascension was jointly commissioned by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force (UK) and Brass Band of Battle Creek (USA) for performance by soloists Steven Mead and Ben Godfrey.

Diversions on Calon Lan (2008)Trombone & Brass Band​Written for the BTM Band and their trombone soloist Jonathan Pippen, the driving concept behind Diversions on Calon Lan as a second look at the dated form, most famous (or perhaps infamous!) within the band movement, that is the air and variation.

Diversions on Gwahoddiad (2010)Tenor Horn & Brass Band​The second in Tom's 'Diversions' series of solo works, this piece celebrates the lyrical side of tenor horn as well the virtuosic technical ability of many of today's leading horn players, all through exploring Jon Roberts beautiful Welsh hymn tune Gwahoddiad.

Divinity of Hell (2016)​​Brass Band - PDF Set

Divinity of Hell takes it's title from a line spoken by the character of Iago in Shakespeare's play, Othello. The quote is taken from the character's soliloquy in Act II, Scene 3.

'Divinity of hell!When devils will the blackest sins put on,They do suggest at first with heavenly shows'

Rather than a programmatic work depicting specific scenes from the play,the piece is a short study of Iago's key character trait. The term itself is a paradox, balancing two intrinsic opposites; a perfect representation of Iago's devious nature. His role in the play is that of a smiling assassin, consistently maintaining a delicate veil of friendship with Othello in order to cover his true, sinister intentions, which are inspired by no other motive than that of hatred itself.

To other characters in the play he is a friend with kindly intent, whilst to the audience he is a clear villain from the outset. Divinity of Hell looks at Shakespeare's masterful balancing act of Iago's character from the perspective of the audience: from friendship, to mistrust, to murder.

Embers (2015) ​​Brass Band - PDF Set

Composed in 2015 Embers is a short, lyrical concert work which evokes the subtle glow of a camp fire just after the final flame has withered. The piece received it’s official premiere in Gothenburg on 7th November 2015, performed by Windcorp Band at their 10th Jubilee concert and conducted by the composer. An original sketch for this piece was composed for Belgian conductor, bass trombonist and friend of the composer, Geert Van Looy.

Facets of the Heart was commissioned for the 2015 Butlin's Mineworkers Brass Band Championship.

Created during a somewhat turbulent period in my life, the concept behind Facets of the Heart has changed considerably between it's inception and completion. The result is a musical representation of three perhaps lesser considered but none the less extremely important aspects of love, set against their natural opposites. Running in three continuous sections, the chosen aspects are Fear & Hope, Pain & Comfort and Doubt & Courage.

If there were a particular goal in composing this piece, it would not necessarily be the imparting of my own experiences on others. Rather than the process of composition ending on the completion of the score, I see Facets of the Heart as a continuing collaboration. I hope that those engaging with the music, as performers or listeners, will find it inspires enough personal relevance to bring a performance to life. In an effort to achieve this I have left the shaping of musical line with points of expression and rubato very much open to interpretation. This said, the integrity of each line and mood set by timbre are detailed more specifically in my choice of phrasing, instrumental balance and muted textures.

As the progressive rock band Transatlantic quote in their epic work of the same name, We All Need Some Light.

Since the dawn of man fire has been out most essential companion. A steadfast provider, it is source of comfort, assurance and safety. On the other hand though, fire is one of natures most brutal and unpredictable forces; erratic, entrancing, devastating and spectacular. ​Our personal ‘fire’ finds us in a multitude of ways. At one stage or another, we will all search for The Healing Power of Flame.

The Healing Power of Flame was commissioned by Kristy Rowe for premiere at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference 2012.

Phoenix Rising (2008) Brass Band​Composed for the 2008 Mineworkers and All England Masters champions, Desford Colliery Band, phoenix Rising pays homage to the band’s recent resurgence as a real force in the banding movement, echoing its prominence in the contest scene of the 1980s and 90s.

Proverbially is a concertino for euphonium and brass band composed for the burgeoning talents of Glenn Van Looy in 2011. The piece is structured in three individual movements, each around three minutes in length. Each movement is based on a particular modern proverb. Important musical influences, ranging from Tom's childhood the present day, permeate the score. The works lyrical yet angular style is almost certainly derived from styles of selected stadium and progressive rock bands.

Pure of Heart (2015) ​​Brass Band - PDF Set

Pure of Heart was commissioned for the Burry Port Town Band by the organisers of Cydweli 900, a community initiative set up to celebrate the history of the town of Kidwelly in it’s 900th anniversary year, 2015. Generous support for the commission was given thanks to legacy funding from the now disbanded Mynyddygarreg Silver Prize Band.

The piece itself is popular in style, celebrating the long established connection between Kidwelly and Mynyddygarreg, whose rail linked coal mine and tin plate works were symbiotic during their industrial heyday.

The sound of an industrial landscape and railway are referenced through the band’s percussion section, who at one stage play a selection of metal bars, piping and anvils. The hymn tune ‘Calon Lan’, written by well known West Wales composer John Hughes (1872 - 1914), was chosen as the main source of thematic material as a reflection of the connection between community music making and heavy industry in Wales and beyond. Interestingly, John Hughes himself had a
background as a steel worker as well as being a church organist and hymn tune composer.

The composer and Burry Port Town Band congratulate the town of Kidwelly on this milestone
anniversary.

Riding to Olwen (2016) ​Brass Band - PDF Set

The brass band version Riding to Olwen was composed in 2016 for the Brassband Buizingen and their director Dr. Luc Vertommen.

The piece falls into a specific area of Tom Davoren’s output focusing on stories from ‘The Mabinogion’, a book of Welsh folklore and earliest recorded prose literature in the British Isles. Olwen is the beautiful daughter of the giant Ysbaddaden Pencawr. A spell of infatuation for Olwen is cast on Prince Cullwch son of Cilydd, who is then charged by the giant with completing a series of impossible tasks to win her hand. This music is Tom’s imagining of the riding of Cullwch and his knight’s on their first quest; rampant, adrenaline field and laced with anticipation.

Tom composed South Loop in 2015 following an annual visit to the city of Chicago,in the Midwest region of the United States of America. It takes its name from a section of the L, the famous elevated railway which is the lifeblood of the city and its suburbs. The piece tries to capture some of the bustling energy of this Chicago landmark and the 750,000 commuters who use it each day.

Two Scenes was commissioned by soprano cornet player Martin Britt for his debut solo album in aid of the charity Leukemia Research. It was recorded by a 'celebrity' brass band in 2009 in London, conducted by Frank Renton. This is by no means a traditional soprano cornet solo. Its lush harmony, sweeping melodic line and riff like opening sections are firmly derived from progressive rock music.

VIVAT! was commissioned by Kapitol for the 2012 National Championship of Great Britain first section final as a celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The work is split into three contrasting sections that run continuously, with music derived from elements of Parry's coronation anthem I Was Glad.